Which of the following is India’s principal external intelligence agency?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: a) RAW.

Information Booster :
India’s principal external intelligence agency is the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).
RAW was established in 1968 following the recommendations of the R. N. Kao and after the 1962 and 1965 wars.
It is responsible for foreign intelligence, external security, and strategic intelligence.
RAW functions under the Cabinet Secretariat and reports directly to the Prime Minister of India.

Additional Information :

NIA (National Investigation Agency) deals with counter-terrorism and internal security investigations, not foreign intelligence.

IB (Intelligence Bureau) is India’s internal intelligence agency, focused on domestic security.

CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) is an investigative agency dealing with corruption and major crimes, not intelligence gathering.